Southside Rescue Squad, Inc.

Southside Rescue Squad, Inc. We are proud to provide emergency assistance and education to the citizens in the eastern part of Mec Our equipment has changed drastically as well.

Several individuals saw the need to create a rescue agency to service the citizens of our community. On June 1, 1960 the organization began providing basic first aid and transportation. Southside Rescue Squad is committed to providing a safe community, protecting the life and welfare for all people residing or visiting. We accomplish this by delivering quality emergency services to our community.

In meeting this objective, we demand of ourselves the highest professional standards and dedication to our Core Values. Throughout the years volunteer members have continued to serve by getting involved in the community. Members began to take courses giving them instructor credentials. Members were now taking more courses leading to more certified members able to perform more specialized tasks while on scene. They have taught classes at local churches, schools, and other organizations preparing the public on how provide care in the case of an emergency. In 1985 the rescue squad decided to expand the building in response to tremendous growth, success and demand. They wanted to add new bays, bunkrooms and enhance the building to provide a larger space for bingo, training and special functions. As the times changed throughout the years so has Southside Rescue Squad. It is now a dynamic and progressive volunteer EMS agency in the Southern Virginia and is continuing the legacy of those volunteers who initially embraced the idea of serving the community. We now have state of the art health care technology that allows us to deliver the most up to date advances prehospital emergency care possible. Most of our members are now trained to perform Basic Life Support as well as Advanced Life Support and can now give multiple medicines and perform emergency medical procedures in the field. Although many things have changed, one thing has not; the commitment to serving our community. Our volunteers still serve with the same passion and dedication as in the past.

PSA: 📣📣Tomorrow and Friday will be two of the hottest days of the year!!! 🌞 🥵 Please be mindful and careful to stay as ...
06/10/2026

PSA: 📣📣Tomorrow and Friday will be two of the hottest days of the year!!! 🌞 🥵 Please be mindful and careful to stay as cool as possible. Remain hydrated to the best of your ability. The rain we have gotten, and will continue to get is going to drive the humidity way 🆙

‼️‼️‼️Remember‼️‼️‼️

🔴Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, ESPECIALLY in temps above 90 degrees.

🔴 Pre Hydration for hot days is crucial. What does that mean? Ensure you have adequately drank water the day before, and the morning before spending an extended period of time outside in the heat! 💧 💧 💧 Almost all humans should drink 12-15 cups of water. Of course if your on fluid restrictions do what your doctor 🧑‍⚕️ ordered!

🔴 Shade is a life saver! Did you know being in shade versus direct sunlight can lower the ambient temperature by 10-20 degrees!

🔴 Should you stop sweating 🥵 stop what you are doing immediately, seek cool shelter, and hydration. You are rapidly heading into dangerous dehydration!

Be safe out there everybody, we love our community, but we don’t want to have to pick you up on your worst day that could’ve been prevented!!!!! 🚑

05/28/2026

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!
This Mental Health Awareness Month, join LifeEvac and VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital for an important conversation focused on supporting the mental well-being of those who serve others every day. 💚

🧠 First Responder Resilience: Rescuing the Rescuer
📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital – Education Room 1114
🥪 Lunch will be provided

This class, led by Amanda Howard, Flight RN/Paramedic, is designed to encourage resilience, wellness, and open discussion surrounding the unique challenges first responders face.

Please use the QR code on the flyer or use the following link to pre-register so we can plan accordingly for lunch. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TpqGRRn2bk

Because taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of others.

National EMS week is coming to a close, and if you traveled through the town of South Hill today you likely saw one of o...
05/23/2026

National EMS week is coming to a close, and if you traveled through the town of South Hill today you likely saw one of our many dedicated volunteers conducting our annual Bucket Drive.

We are incredibly blessed to have heard the kind words and received the many donations from our citizens.

We pray that everybody has a safe Memorial Day weekend, never forget that Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, not just the kick off to your summer.

Thank you all, and enjoy some pictures of our bucket drive crews.

Stay safe!

Good afternoon friends, followers, and anybody else in between!We at SSRS want to take a moment to thank all of the amaz...
05/21/2026

Good afternoon friends, followers, and anybody else in between!

We at SSRS want to take a moment to thank all of the amazing members of our community, and other responders that honored us this week with kind words, affirmations, goodies, and snacks.

We feel truly appreciated and couldn’t ask for a better community to serve!

Special mention to the American Legion Post 79 of South Hill for honoring our Squad member of the year T. Campbell and the many other first responders. It’s a special event near to our hearts and a great honor to hear some of the history and break bread with so many heroes that served our country.

God bless, and have a great weekend everybody!

05/20/2026

Unfortunately the class that was being held at our building tomorrow night 5/21 from 5-8pm has been cancelled. Stay safe!

As always, we are happy to send members of our team to educated, and hopefully cultivate the future leaders of our commu...
05/18/2026

As always, we are happy to send members of our team to educated, and hopefully cultivate the future leaders of our community!

Captain G had a great time, and we believe the students did as well!

What a great way to start off EMS week!! 🧡💙

🧡💙HAPPY EMS WEEK💙🧡We would be nothing without the dedicated membership that Southside Rescue Squad Inc. retains that ser...
05/18/2026

🧡💙HAPPY EMS WEEK💙🧡

We would be nothing without the dedicated membership that Southside Rescue Squad Inc. retains that serves our community so very well.

Thank you all for what you do!!! How about some love from our citizens to show them they matter!!

Have a great week!

Come to our house Thursday night to get a good meal, have some fun, learn something new, and get those ever elusive CE h...
05/14/2026

Come to our house Thursday night to get a good meal, have some fun, learn something new, and get those ever elusive CE hours!!!! All are welcome!

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05/08/2026

🚁 Join Air Care Eagle for a Landing Zone Safety Class! 🚁

Whether you’re EMS, fire, law enforcement, or dispatch, this class is designed to help improve helicopter landing zone safety and preparedness.

📅 May 19, 2026
🕕 1800–2000
📍 Southside Virginia Community College
Workforce Development Center
109 Campus Drive
Alberta, VA

🍽 Dinner Provided
🎓 CE Credits Awarded

Topics include:
✅ LZ Safety & Preparedness
✅ Basics of Flight Planning
✅ Special Considerations
✅ Radio Report of LZ

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the Air Care Eagle team and strengthen your scene safety knowledge.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP!

Address

810 West Atlantic Street
South Hill, VA
23970

Telephone

+14344475038

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